Description
A vibrant no-bake dessert that captures the tartness of key limes and the creaminess of sweetened cheese, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat after a long week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (finely ground)
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a trifle dish.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture.
- Layer half the lime mixture over the crust, sprinkle with more crumbs, then repeat. Top with extra crumbs and zest.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure to use chilled bowls for whipping cream for best results. Feel free to customize with berries or coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg